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Originally Posted by Enright
Appreciate the POV, but I tend to work on the philosophy that being as I can sort out most electrical & mechanical issues, as long as the bodywork is OK (or can be solved with easily matched bolt-ons - e.g. bumpers and wings), then I'd rather spend as little as poss.
I've bought 4 non-runners in the last year and 3 of them have turned out to be really decent. The 4th is still WIP.
OK so it requires a bit of work, which may mean stress and/or a few skinned knuckles, but it's like buying a car on HP, and spreading the cost can make it a lot more affordable.
It's also very satisfying when you nail a problem, and you get to know your car better while working on it, as well as developing your skills and perhaps expanding your toolbox.
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I agree with you and have done this with many cars I have owned... but now I am looking for a complete car that I dont have to mess around with straight after buying!